Professional Development Generalist - Emergency Department Educator

At Houston Methodist, the Professional Development Generalist position is responsible for the ongoing delivery of educational programs and activities. This position also participates in the assessment, planning / development, evaluation, and revision of educational activities. The Professional Development Generalist position progressively develops competence in the facilitation of learning which incorporates educational design including the use of technology and simulation, adult learning principles, change management, and evidence-based practice into curriculum development in accordance with Houston Methodist policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. This position serves as a resource / consultant for assigned area of responsibility.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promotes a positive workplace environment and contributes to a team-focused unit to achieve optimal departmental turnover / retention / employee engagement results / scores.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals to promote positive communication techniques for problem resolution and / or impact achievement of identified goals including involvement in shared governance.
• Functions as a liaison with the different departments to ensure appropriate distribution of educational services for staff growth, preparedness and competency.
• Promotes professional practice by supporting and mentoring the transition-to-practice of inter-professional clinicians at every level. Acts as a coach and guide to support the professional development of clinicians.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

ON-CALL

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

Company Profile :

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.